Grant # ______ (For Foundation Use)

1217 North Sixth Avenue, Suite 3

(515)462-1891

Please submit the original and 16 copies of the four page application (plus any attachments requested, or you deem necessary) to The Foundation. (The application will not be considered unless copies are submitted.)

The application deadline is 4:00 PM, March 25, 2016.

Project Title: ______

Organization Information

Name of organization: ______

Legal name (as listed with IRS) (If different from above):______

Organization Address: ______

Employer Identification Number (EIN): ______

Phone ______Fax ______Website ______

Name of contact person regarding this application: ______

Relation to organization: ______

Phone: ______E-mail: ______

If your organization is not an IRC 501(c)(3) you must have a fiscal sponsor that is either a 501(c)(3) or

170 (c)(1) organization. (Applications submitted without fiscal sponsor will not be considered.) See page 4.

Organization: ______

Total Cost of Project: ______Amount Requested: ______

Overview

Brief Description of Organization: ______

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Brief Description of Project: ______

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Type of Request (check one): Capital Based or Program Based

Program Based: Operational, activity, general programmatic support

Capital Based: The building of or physical improvement of something

Project Focus Area (check one):

Arts/Culture/Humanities Human Services Education Environment/Animals

Public/Society Benefit Health Other

Have you received funding from The Foundation previously? _____Yes ____No

If yes, when? ______

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Are you requesting for the continuation of a previously funded Foundation project? __Yes __No.

If yes, please indicate reason. ______

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What is your accounting year? (Mo) to (Mo) _____ to ____.

Describe your organization’s charitable purpose, program activities, and population served:

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List any major changes that have taken place in your organization in the last two years. ______

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Briefly describe your organization’s local history and major accomplishments.

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Request Summary

Describe the proposed project, including the goals and objectives. Discuss the community need for the project, the benefit(s) for the community as a result of the project and the community support for the project and any other information you deem to be significant. (Attach a single sheet if necessary.)

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Indicate desired impact and how you will measure and evaluate the results of the project. Be specific regarding community needs/issues your project will address.

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Considering the availability of project funding, describe your timeline for the project including expected start and completion dates.______

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Population served (estimated #): ______

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Project Budget

Expenses

Source Amount

Land Purchase / $
Professional Services / $
Construction Costs / $
Equipment Purchase / $
Construction Supplies / $
Training Costs / $
Personnel Costs / $
Other Expense / $

Total:

Income

Source Amount

Sponsor Cash / $
Federal Gov. Grants / $
State Gov. Grants / $
Private Foundations / $
Sponsor In-Kind* / $
Private In-Kind* / $
County Foundation / $
Other Income / $

Total:

(Should equal cost of total project.)

*In-kind gift: when a foundation or other entity contributes a good or service in lieu of providing monetary grants. In-kind contributions support the daily operations of an organization.

Approval Agreement from Applicant Organization

We approve submission of this grant request and certify that the purpose of this request is charitable and that any funds received from the Community Foundation will be used solely for the project stated in this application.

Board Chairman or designated representative: ______

(Signature required)

Printed name of Chair, or representative: ______

Date: ______

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Applications are due March 25, 2016

Please deliver to:

Foundation Office

C/O Madison County Development Group

1217 North Sixth Avenue, Suite 3

Winterset, Iowa 50273

Applications will not be accepted electronically.

Thank you!

Questions should be directed to the Foundation Administrator (515) 462-1891 or Foundation President Pat Nelson at 515-468-0775.

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If organization applying is not a 501 (c)(3) this form must accompany the grant application.

Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement

Date: ______

Fiscal Sponsor (Legal Applicant): ______

Fiscal Sponsor Contact Person and Email: ______

Fiscal Sponsor Full Mailing Address: ______

Sponsored Organization Conducting Requesting Funding: ______

Project Name: ______

______(hereafter referred to as The Sponsor) has agreed to serve as a fiscal/program sponsor for

the______(hereafter referred to as the Sponsored Org.) as outlined in the attached application

and supporting materials.

The Board of Directors of The Sponsor has passed a resolution adopting the Sponsored Org.’s project as a program or

project consistent with the Sponsor’s purpose and mission. The Sponsored Org.’s financial activities will be accounted

for as a program of The Sponsor for IRS auditing and financial reporting purposes.

Since the Sponsored Org. is not recognized by the IRS as a charitable tax-exempt entity, The Sponsor must exercise

full control over the Sponsored Org.’s financial administration, management and disbursement of funds resulting from

this grant application. The Sponsor has delegated ______(name of person/s) as responsible for

fulfilling of these accounting and reporting functions subject to the ultimate authority of the Board of Directors of The Sponsor.

The Sponsor is responsible for ensuring completion of timely reports and submission of necessary financial statements

to the Community Foundation’s Administrative Office (contact info below). Failure to insure timely reporting on behalf of

the Sponsored Org./Sponsor will also result in a loss of good standing.

This agreement will be in effect from the date of a grant award to support the above-named project until the grant funds are

expended and the final report has been submitted and accepted.

We agree to the terms stated above in this agreement:

Legal Applicant/ Fiscal Sponsor Representative Signature: ______

Printed Name: ______Date: ______

Sponsored Organization Representative Signature: ______

Printed Name: ______Date: ______

*Attach to this agreement the Fiscal Sponsor’s 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Determination Letter or comparable proof of charitable exemption. (i.e. a letter from a City, confirming their status as a government entity. Contact our Administrative Office with questions, or for examples of a letter from a City.)*

Definitions/Explanations

Fiscal Sponsor: is an organization that is receiving the money on behalf of the grant applicant and is responsible for disbursing the money for the project and maintaining appropriate documentation. This entity must be a 501(C)(3) or a 170 (c)(1) unit of government in order to serve in this capacity. A fiscal sponsorship agreement must accompany the grant application if a fiscal sponsor is being used. Organizations must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt, nonprofit, public charities under section 501(c)(3) or as a “unit of government” under Section 170(c)(1) to receive grant funding. A 501(c)(3) is a section of the Federal Tax Code, which establishes the criteria for tax-exempt charitable organizations. Section170(c)(1) refers to agencies that conduct activities to benefit the public at large, like public schools, state universities, public libraries and volunteer fire departments.